Deo (clan)

Deo (clan)

The Deo are a gotra (clan) of Rajputs, found in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan.

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History and origin

According to the traditions of the tribe, Sankatra was their ancestor, and they point to the town of Zafarwal, in Pakistan, as the seat of their original settlement.[1]

Their ancestor is said to be a Mahaj, who came from an area they describe as "Saki Jungle", in North India. Of his five sons, Sohal, Kom, Deol, Aulakh and Deo, all of who gave their names to Rajput and Jat tribes.[1] According to another tradition, they are descended from Jagdeo, a Suryavanshi Rajput.

The Deo are distinct from the Deol clan of Jats, although both claim descent from a common ancestor.

Distribution

They are found throughout the central districts of Punjab. In Pakistan, Sialkot is a stronghold of the tribe. They were also living in village Naddha now in district Gujranwala and these Deo were all Sikhs and have migrated to East Punjab India.

Religion

The Deo are Muslim in Pakistan, and Sikh in India.

References

  1. ^ a b A Glossary of the tribes & castes of Punjab by H. A Rose



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